Author name: Debbie Williamson

Silver Jubilee 6th May 1935

6th May: Broadway Celebrates the Coronation of King Charles III and Silver Jubilee of King George V

As Broadway celebrates the Coronation of Charles III and his wife Camilla as King and Queen, 88 years ago villagers were celebrating the Silver Jubilee of HM King George V, the great-grandfather of Charles III. Today’s celebrations will take place with villagers enjoying picnics on the village green followed by the lighting of a beacon […]

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A Drive around the North Cotswolds

A Drive around the North Cotswolds From West End, Broadway A suggested route for a drive around the North Cotswolds from our holiday cottages in West End taking in Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, the Slaughters and Winchcombe with some suggested places to visit on the way. Starting at The Manor House, West End, turn left

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CORONAVIRUS: Can I Cancel my 2021 Cottage Booking and Apply for a Refund?

We understand that there is a lot of uncertainty at present regarding booking a holiday. The situation regarding coronavirus (COVID 19) changes daily and we will always follow the latest regulations. We are currently taking 2021 bookings in our cottages from 7th May onwards but this may be subject to change if the lockdown is

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Coronavirus Update

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update: Last updated 30th May 2020 We understand that some guests may be concerned about their cottage booking in light of the spread of Covid-19 and the current lockdown on travel in the the UK. Given the evolving situation, we are continuously monitoring official UK Government advice and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) website along with

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William Sheldon, The Manor House, Broadway, and the English Civil War

Broadway and William Sheldon, Lord of the Manor, played a small but interesting part in the English Civil War which raged from 1642 to 1651. Both King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell (who led the Roundheads, the Parliament of England’s armies), stayed in the village during the war, albeit not at the same time. At

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